RPT-Similarities may push Merkel, Hollande together - Reuters

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RPT-Similarities may push Merkel, Hollande together Reuters * New French leader in Berlin to meet Merkel on Tuesday * Duo to discuss outlines of modest European growth pact * Born a month apart, similarities outweigh differences By Noah Barkin and Catherine Bremer BERLIN/PARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - Five years ago ... Hollande to be sworn in as French president amid Europe's debt woesCNN International Jean-Marc Ayrault: the German speaker tipped to be France's next prime ministerTelegraph.co.uk France's Hollande put to work immediatelyBBC News Irish Times -euronews -Hindustan Times all 352 news articles »

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Hazardous Greek-Exit Scenario - Wall Street Journal

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Hazardous Greek-Exit Scenario Wall Street Journal By GEOFFREY T. SMITH, MATINA STEVIS AND STELIOS BOURAS There is no legal provision in European Union treaties for a country to exit the euro zone, putting experts in uncharted waters when trying to assess method and the repercussions. Greek negotiations over govt to continueBusinessWeek FOREX-Euro dips to 4-month low as Greek impasse fans exit worryReuters Asian stocks fall amid Greek worriesTimes of India Xinhua -BBC News all 3,326 news articles »

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FOREX-Euro dips to 4-month low as Greek impasse fans exit worry - Reuters

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FOREX-Euro dips to 4-month low as Greek impasse fans exit worry Reuters * Euro holds above 76.4 pct retracement for now * Oscillators suggest euro oversold in near term * Chance of technocrat govt in Greece seen slim * US retail sales, CPI focus for dollar * Aussie hits 5-month low, but floats above Fibo support By ... Euro minsters plead with Greece not to renege on bailout termsXinhua Fresh talks in Greece as fears of euro exit growBBC News Asia stocks fall as Greek worries rattle investorsMiamiHerald.com New York Times all 3,212 news articles »

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23 Syrian Soldiers Reported Killed by Rebels - New York Times

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23 Syrian Soldiers Reported Killed by Rebels New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" Nearly two dozen Syrian government soldiers were killed in intense clashes with the opposition over control of the central, rebel-held city of Rastan, opposition groups said Monday, deepening questions about the viability of a ... Syria's war ignites sectarian strife in LebanonGlobe and Mail Tripoli: Violence Reaches into 3rd DayTIME Syrian Activists Say 23 Soldiers Killed in FightingVoice of America Reuters -The Associated Press all 1,843 news articles »

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Greece's political deadlock drags down global markets - USA TODAY

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Greece's political deadlock drags down global markets USA TODAY ATHENS â€" A political coalition that came in second in recent elections refused Monday to attend talks about forming a government with parties that insist on going ahead with spending cuts to qualify for a bailout of the debt-ridden country. Greek President Pitches New Government Plan to Break StalemateSan Francisco Chronicle No breakthrough in Greek coalition talksBBC News Greek leftists reject proposal for technocrat governmentReuters Irish Times -CNN -Los Angeles Times all 3,859 news articles »

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Tripoli: Violence Reaches into 3rd Day - TIME

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Tripoli: Violence Reaches into 3rd Day TIME By AP / BASSEM MROUE and BEN HUBBARD Monday, May 14, 2012 (TRIPOLI, Lebanon) â€" Firing assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, Lebanese gunmen clashed in street battles Monday as sectarian tensions linked to the 14-month-old uprising in Syria bled ... Rebels in Syria kill 23 soldiers in ambushIrish Times Syria: 23 Soldiers Killed in FightingVoice of America (blog) Rebels kill 23 Syrian soldiers, opposition snubs Arab talksReuters The Independent -ABC Online -ABC News all 1,863 news articles »

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Five killed in sectarian Lebanese clashes - Telegraph.co.uk

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Five killed in sectarian Lebanese clashes Telegraph.co.uk Five people have been killed and nearly 20 were wounded in sectarian clashes in the Lebanese city of Tripoli, linked to unrest in neighbouring Syria. He said four men died in the neighbourhood of Jabal Mohsen, populated mainly by members of the ... Hariri urges necessary steps to end deadly Tripoli fightingThe Daily Star 23 regime troops killed in dawn raidThe Independent Syrian Violence Spills Into Neighboring LebanonWWNO Houston Chronicle -ABC Online -TIME all 1,885 news articles »

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Greek government talks fail; president calls for meeting Tuesday - CNN International

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Greek government talks fail; president calls for meeting Tuesday CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Athens, Greece (CNN) -- Efforts to form a unity government in Greece failed Monday, moving the country closer to a eurozone exit as the president called for another meeting Tuesday to seek a solution. Talks between Greek President ... Greek leftists reject proposal for technocrat governmentReuters Greek coalition: Your viewsBBC News Greek president proposes a government of technocratsLos Angeles Times New York Times -The Australian -ABC Online all 3,958 news articles »

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Greek leftists reject proposal for technocrat government - Reuters

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Greek leftists reject proposal for technocrat government Reuters * President calls Greek politicians to new meeting * Proposes forming a government of technocrats * Left says will attend but rejects proposal By George Georgiopoulos and Karolina Tagaris ATHENS, May 14 (Reuters) - Greece's president will ask ... Faith fades in eurozone firewallFinancial Times Greek government talks fail; president calls for Tuesday meetingCNN Greece looks to coalition to avert crisisThe Australian Los Angeles Times -BBC News -USA TODAY all 3,975 news articles »

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Opening of Crypt Revives a Mystery - New York Times

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Opening of Crypt Revives a Mystery New York Times ROME â€" Since 1983, when 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi vanished on a Rome street on her way home from a music lesson, investigators have struggled to solve the mystery of her disappearance. Various theories have tied the presumed kidnapping to intrigues ... Vatican mystery intensifies, bones found in graveThe Associated Press Bones found in crypt as Italian mobster's body exhumed from Vatican in search ...Toronto Star Italian gangster's body exhumed in hunt for teenagerBBC News The Guardian -Reuters -KSDK all 336 news articles »

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Dalai Lama wins Templeton Prize, says China suffers from 'moral crisis' - Christian Science Monitor

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Dalai Lama wins Templeton Prize, says China suffers from 'moral crisis' Christian Science Monitor China's widespread corruption and lawlessness has contributed to millions of Chinese seeking out Buddhism, says the Dalai Lama, who was awarded the Templeton Prize today. By Adrian Croft, Reuters / May 14, 2012 Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhist spiritual ... China can kill Dalai Lama anytime it wants: State mediaHindustan Times China suffers from "moral crisis", Dalai Lama saysChicago Tribune Dalai Lama thought English "law abiding" before the riotsTelegraph.co.uk Economic Times -AFP all 847 news articles »

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FOREX-Euro hits near 4-month low; bleak prospects seen - Reuters

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FOREX-Euro hits near 4-month low; bleak prospects seen Reuters * Euro falls, approaches 4-month low vs dollar * Political risk factors undermining euro * Aussie dips below parity vs USD, hits 5-month low By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, May 14 (Reuters) - The euro fell to its lowest in nearly four months ... Greek politicians urged to end the deadlock and form a government as financial ...Telegraph.co.uk Greece goes into new round of coalition talksUSA TODAY European Officials Warn GreeceWall Street Journal Hindustan Times -Washington Post -Financial Times all 2,538 news articles »

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Syrian unrest spills into Lebanon for 3rd day - The Associated Press

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Syrian unrest spills into Lebanon for 3rd day The Associated Press By BASSEM MROUE, AP â€" 1 minute ago TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AP) â€" Firing assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, Lebanese gunmen clashed in street battles Monday as sectarian tensions linked to the 14-month-old uprising in Syria bled across the border ... Rebels kill 23 Syrian soldiers, opposition snubs Arab talksReuters Report: Clashes continue between pro- and anti-Assad factions within LebanonCNN Syrian groups battle in LebanonUSA TODAY euronews -CBS News all 1,605 news articles »

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Greek President Papoulias calls parties to final talks - BBC News

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Greek President Papoulias calls parties to final talks BBC News Last-ditch talks on forming a new Greek government are under way in Athens as the prospect of fresh elections looms. The far-left Syriza bloc, which rejects the terms of the EU/IMF bailout, says it will not join any government which will make further ... New round of coalition talks in GreeceAtlanta Journal Constitution Greece Needs Government, Pro-European Front, Manos SaysBloomberg Greek political party heads arrive for crucial meeting with president over ...Washington Post Globe and Mail -Toronto Star all 3,634 news articles »

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Plane Crashes in the Himalayas - Wall Street Journal

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Plane Crashes in the Himalayas Wall Street Journal Santosh Pokharal/AP Rescue workers helped survivors after a plane crashed into a mountain in the Himalayas while trying to land at an airport in northern Nepal on Monday. At least 15 were killed. Rescue workers helped survivors after a plane crashed ... Nepal plane crash kills 15, six surviveTehran Times Plane crash kills 15 in Nepal mountains; 6 surviveColumbus Dispatch In pictures: Nepal hillside plane crashBBC News karnnewsradio -euronews all 888 news articles »

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Cyprus president says will not seek re-election - Reuters

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Cyprus president says will not seek re-election Reuters | NICOSIA (Reuters) - Cypriot President Demetris Christofias said on Monday he would not seek re-election next year, citing a deadlock in talks to reunify the ethnically split island as his main reason for stepping down. "Taking as a fact that the ... Cyprus president says he won't run for 2nd termFox News AP News AlertMiamiHerald.com all 83 news articles »

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Greece, euro exit and the drummer in the band - Reuters

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Greece, euro exit and the drummer in the band Reuters By Luke Baker | BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A year ago, it was nearly impossible to get a diplomat in Brussels to talk about the possibility of Greece leaving the euro zone. Now, it's the opening to most conversations. But while it may have become commonplace ... Eurozone debt crisis: bond yields explainedTelegraph.co.uk Forget what you're hearing: Greece won't quit euro soonGlobe and Mail US stocks drop sharply as Europe woes deepenAtlanta Journal Constitution CNN -Irish Times all 901 news articles »

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Greek Leaders Remain Resistant to Unity Coalition - New York Times

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Greek Leaders Remain Resistant to Unity Coalition New York Times ATHENS â€" With Greece hurtling toward new elections and a possible exit from the euro zone, President Karolos Papoulias prepared to make a last-ditch appeal on Monday for the country's sharply divided political parties to form a unity government even as ... Greece fails to reach a coalition to end political deadlockLos Angeles Times Clock ticking down on Greek government talksCNN International Greek leaders to resume coalition talksFinancial Times BBC News -Toronto Star all 3,468 news articles »

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EU Agrees New Syria Sanctions, Some Worry On Annan Mission - Wall Street Journal

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EU Agrees New Syria Sanctions, Some Worry On Annan Mission Wall Street Journal By Laurence Norman Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES BRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--The European Union imposed a fresh round of sanctions on Syria Monday because of the continued violence, while some officials expressed frustration with the length of time it was taking ... Syrian army looses 23 troops in assault on rebel RastanTelegraph.co.uk Heavy clashes between Syrian army, rebels in RastanReuters India Syrian clashes 'kill 23 soldiers' in city of RastanBBC News Times of India all 1,263 news articles »

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Privotal Greek party leader predicts failure of coalition talks - Telegraph.co.uk

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Privotal Greek party leader predicts failure of coalition talks Telegraph.co.uk No Greek unity government can be formed, the head of a small moderate leftist party seen as the last hope for a coalition said Monday ahead of cabinet talks under President Carolos Papoulias. By Our Foreign Staff "No unity government can emerge," Fotis ... Greece coalition talks flounderAFP Greece's Leftist Syriza Party: Open To Talks With All PartiesWall Street Journal Coalition talks drag on in Greece as stocks tankCTV.ca Reuters -CNN all 3,398 news articles »

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Nepal plane crash kills 15; six survive - Los Angeles Times

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Nepal plane crash kills 15; six survive Los Angeles Times NEW DELHI â€" A small plane with 21 people aboard crashed in Nepal Monday morning, killing 15, including the pilot and co-pilot. The accident, involving a Dornier 228 aircraft operated by Agni Air, occurred near mountainous Jomsom Airport some 200 ... Plane crashes in Nepal, killing 15CNN International Nepal plane crash kills 15, six surviveAFP Two young Indian girls lucky to survive Nepal crashHindustan Times The Hindu -Daily Mail -Xinhua all 712 news articles »

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Greek government talks to resume - CNN International

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Greek government talks to resume CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Athens, Greece (CNN) -- The Greek president will resume talks Monday with political party leaders in a scramble to try to form a new government, but the head of the second-largest party says he will not attend. Greek elections loom after leftist rejects coalition talksReuters Greece: Trying to understand SyrizaBBC News Greece: Coalition talks drag on as stocks tankAtlanta Journal Constitution AFP all 3,277 news articles »

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Greek elections loom after leftist rejects coalition talks - Reuters

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Greek elections loom after leftist rejects coalition talks Reuters By Lefteris Papadimas and Harry Papachristou | ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's radical leftist leader spurned an invitation from the president for a final round of coalition talks on Monday, all but ensuring a new election that he is poised to win. Greece's moderate left says no government possibleBBC News Talks hope to end Greek political deadlockAFP Contentious Greek government talks to resumeCNN International WKMG Orlando all 3,176 news articles »

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Mexico drug war's latest toll: 49 headless bodies - Fox News

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Mexico drug war's latest toll: 49 headless bodies Fox News MONTERREY, Mexico â€" Police found 49 mutilated bodies scattered in a pool of blood near the border with the US, a region where Mexico's two dominant drug cartels are trying to outdo each other in bloodshed while warring over smuggling routes. Mexican police find 49 headless bodiesTimes of India Dozens of bodies, many mutilated, dumped in MexicoLos Angeles Times 49 mutilated bodies found along highway in MexicoPhiladelphia Inquirer Detroit Free Press -Christian Science Monitor all 1,241 news articles »

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